Alcohol & Other Drugs Traineeship

1 week ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Barwon Health Full time

Employment Status
Temporary Full Time

Program
Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services

Location
Drugs and Alcohol Services

Hours Per Fortnight
160

Position Summary

  • Exciting new opportunity AOD trainee program
  • Full time fixed term position until December 202
  • Join Geelong's biggest health care provider to get your career started


Funded by the state government this new full time fixed term position offers the opportunity for an individual enrolled in an AOD specific qualification such as AOD skill set (CHCSS00093)to develop their skill in a clinical setting, whilst completing their studies and being supported by an assigned supervisor.


Key components of this role are:

  • Drug and Alcohol traineeship, working in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Develop the skills and knowledge with supervision to assist in delivery of highquality care by focussing on learnt theories and skills including : AOD counselling, Harm Minimisation, Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Interventions and Treatment planning
  • Communicate with consumers, family members, internal and external stakeholders
  • Comply with relevant Barwon Health policies and procedures
  • Reach a high level of capability along with your current studies relevant to this sector.

About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)


MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment, and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive.

We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community.

This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system.


Area Profile
Sitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond.

Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers.


Enjoy the range of lifestyle choices Geelong has to offer including inner city, coastal, suburban, and rural homes at affordable prices and high standard of schooling options throughout the area.

You will appreciate the beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries.


To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.


About the Role

  • Maintain case notes, client report and accompanying documents as required under supervision by clinical coordinator or person delegated to that role.
  • Maintain links and provide secondary consultation with drug and alcohol referral services and other related health services.
  • Provide assessments and reports to referring agencies and courts under supervision by clinical coordinator or person delegated to that role.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a broad range of services.
  • Attend Triage, Clinical and Staff meetings as required.
  • Record client information in the EMR database.

What we offer

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments
  • Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness.

We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Selection Criteria


Essential:
Can you please list Barwon Health's values?

Essential:
Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?

Essential:
Willing to work towards or attaining the qualification - Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drugs.

Essential:
Willing to develop skills and attributes to work in the drug and alcohol sector.

Desirable:
Knowledge and understanding of legislation and policies

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